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Mar 24, 2009 | 11:19 AM

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itzza427

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Originally Posted by Joel Forman

I believe that Chevron gas has Techron already added...and it is a top tier gas. Unless you have the float problem, why add it ???

Well,, for one,,it is a pretty weak concentration. It will help keep deposits from forming,,and is much better than running cheap gas with even less detergent additive. The C5 float mechanism has proven to be vulnerable to corrosion and or deposits,,especially in ones that aren't driven a lot. Techron has a proven record as a system cleaner,,so when you can get it on sale it is really cheap insurance to throw a little extra strong concentration a few times a year. Sales prices break it down to $10-12 a year. An extra plus is that it is a fuel system cleaner,,so tank,pump gauge/float,lines,injectors,valves and combustion chamber get an extra blast of cleaner. I think the extra protection is worth it for a few bucks a year!!

Mar 24, 2009 | 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by itzza427

Got a sale flyer from Advance Auto Parts,,, From 3/26/09 to 4/22/09 they have 12oz bottles of Techron "BUY ONE,GET ONE"!!Time to stock up!! Also IF any one is interested,,They will have 5qts. Castrol Syntec and K&N filter for $24.99. YES I know it's NOT Mobile 1,,Just FYI!!

I have found Seafoam is 10 times better than Techron through experience.A year ago my fuel gauge stopped working, everyone said use Techron,after 5 bottles in a years time no success I almost bought new sensors. Then a friend told me about Seafoam,after one bottle it started working sporadically after two bottles its back working properly and has been for 6 months.

Mar 24, 2009 | 11:33 AM

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where can I buy seafoam.

Mar 24, 2009 | 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7

Unfortunatly Advance is pretty much East of the big river so it doesn't do us left coast guys any good........

I didn't know that,,just assumed it was a national chain!!

Mar 24, 2009 | 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7

Unfortunatly Advance is pretty much East of the big river so it doesn't do us left coast guys any good........

Oh what a deal, you guys get the sun and we get an auto parts store

Mar 24, 2009 | 12:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel Forman

I believe that Chevron gas has Techron already added...and it is a top tier gas. Unless you have the float problem, why add it ???

PM = Preventative Maintenance

Gas mix is very small. Bottle is concentrated and good idea at each oil change or once a year.

Mar 24, 2009 | 12:16 PM

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thanks

Mar 24, 2009 | 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by white top

where can I buy seafoam.

Wal-Mart has it along with most autoparts stores, it comes in white metal can.

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Mar 24, 2009 | 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jovette

Is this the good stuff, "Techron Concentrate Plus"?

Yes, that's the good stuff. It cured my gas gauge problem and I will continue to use it as prevention. Some of us don't have a Chevron stations within 500 miles..

Mar 24, 2009 | 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by white top

where can I buy seafoam.

Auto Value carries it along with most Parts stores. But I would go with the Techron. You will smoke up the whole neighborhood with seafoam.

Mar 24, 2009 | 02:33 PM

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You will smoke up the whole neighborhood with seafoam.

Only if you put it in with oil to clean the motor, no smoke if you put it in with the gas. Works well in both areas of the car.

Mar 24, 2009 | 02:40 PM

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Good deal - I'll have to visit our local Advance Auto Parts store and pick up a few bottles.

Mar 24, 2009 | 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7

Unfortunatly Advance is pretty much East of the big river so it doesn't do us left coast guys any good........

Some locations in Colorado and one in Clovis, New Mexico is as far west as I can find.

Mar 24, 2009 | 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BUGZ

Is Advance Auto Parts affiliated with Auto Zone or Checker/O'reilly?

Yes.......And Shucks

Mar 24, 2009 | 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7

Unfortunatly Advance is pretty much East of the big river so it doesn't do us left coast guys any good........

Just look for a Auto Zone or Shucks or Checker/O'reilly

They are all the same company

Mar 24, 2009 | 11:50 PM

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Here's a thought,,,If you don't have an Advanced store around,,hit their web site,,print out the add and take it to your store. Most stores have a price match policy!!

Mar 25, 2009 | 10:04 PM

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what exactly was the product to put in the fuel system? I remember I put it in very long ago, but can't remember what it was called.

What it just called Techron fuel system cleaner? I don't remeber ever seeing "concentrate" in the name. Is it #1 or #2?

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